What happens when trauma lives not just in the mind, but in the body too?

In this episode of Living the Green, cannabis nurse Abi Amirdash and therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW explore PTSD through the lens of the nervous system, hypervigilance, sleep disruption, emotional processing, and healing. Together, they discuss how cannabis, therapy, mindfulness, and even connection to nature may help people feel safe in their bodies again and begin finding their way back to the present moment.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist

→ Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic

→ Website: www.pakalohacare.com

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Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks.

For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

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Smoke it, eat it, or apply it — does it make a difference? In this episode of Living the Green, cannabis nurse Abi Amirdash and therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW break down the science behind every major consumption method. From onset time to absorption, dry herb vaporizers to topicals, they explore how your body processes cannabis differently depending on how you use it and why the right method might not be what you think.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic → Website: www.pakalohacare.com

💬 Connect with Living the Green

→ Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast

→ YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast

→ Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com

🌈 Work with Us

Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks.

For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

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Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.

What is the connection between cannabis and spirituality? In this episode of Living the Green, we explore the spiritual side of cannabis, including its historical use in religious traditions, meditation, mindfulness, self-reflection, and connection to nature. We also discuss intentional cannabis use, altered states of consciousness, and psychedelic cannabis journeys with a therapist. If you’ve ever wondered whether cannabis can deepen spiritual practice or help you feel more connected to yourself, this conversation is for you.

🌸 Meet Your Hosts

Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté.

→ Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist

→ Website: www.therapywithmichal.com

Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom.

→ Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic

→ Website: www.pakalohacare.com

🌿 Mentioned in This Episode

• Psychedelic Cannabis: Breaking the Gate by Daniel McQueen, MA
• Ganja Yoga by Dee Dussault
• Breathe: Your Guide to Cannabis, Yoga, and Spirituality by Bre Wolfe
• Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally - Edited by Stephen Gray

💬 Connect with Living the Green

→ Instagram: @livingthegreen.podcast

→ YouTube: @LivingtheGreenPodcast

→ Email: livingthegreenpodcast@gmail.com

🌈 Work with Us

Whether you’re curious about mindful cannabis use, seeking therapeutic support, or wanting guidance on your holistic health path, Abi and Michal each offer their own specialized services from personalized cannabis dosing recommendations and education to integrative therapy and expert subject-matter talks.

For more details, please visit:

→ Michal’s Offerings: www.therapywithmichal.com

→ Abir’s Practice: www.pakalohacare.com

✨ If You Loved This Episode…

Please subscribe, leave a review, or share Living the Green with a friend. Your support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with more intention, balance, and high vibes.